Door Frame

Sectioning—Outer

(Front Hinge Pillar)

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Installation Procedure

1. Cut the replacement service part in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half times the metal (1) thickness at the sectioning joint.

2. In the Front Hinge Pillar, create a

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50 mm (2 in.) backing plate (1) from the unused portion of the Door Frame Opening. Trim the backing plate as necessary to fit behind the sectioning joint.

3. In the rocker locations, create a 100 mm (4 in.) backing plate (2) from the unused portion of the door frame opening. Trim the backing plate as necessary to fit behind the sectioning joint.

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4. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in.) plug weld holes along the sectioning cut on the remaining original part

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2001 Pontiac Aztek 1-17

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Pontiac 2001 manual Door Frame Sectioning-Outer Front Hinge Pillar